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Rowberry Morris continue their positive momentum after being named in Legal 500
For more than three decades, the Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, highlighting which teams are providing the most cutting edge and comprehensive legal advice. Therefore, the inclusion of our firm in the most recent employment shortlist is an important achievement and one that demonstrates our commitment to delivering…
Read MoreAre employees entitled to be paid for the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday?
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee there will be an extra bank holiday on Friday 3 June 2022. The late May Bank Holiday has been moved to Thursday 2 June. This will be a long 4-day weekend for most staff, but not all. It all depends on the wording in the employees’ contract and the…
Read MoreCovid Update for Employers
Following the recent announcement, updated guidance advises that everyone who can work from home should do so. This is likely to remain in place for at least six weeks, with a review after three weeks. Whether or not workers will be attending the office is largely a matter for employers to decide after considering all…
Read MoreSuccessfully transitioned to working from home?
Have you successfully transitioned from working in a rented office space to working from home. Do you want the improved work-life balance to continue post the Coronavirus pandemic? Well it might be time to exercise the break clause in your commercial lease. Before serving the break notice, one must review the provisions of the…
Read MoreThe Team Get Festive for Christmas Jumper Day!
We love an opportunity to raise money for a great cause and Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children is an annual favourite. Thanks to everyone in the team for getting into the festive spirit and donning their favourite festive woollies to raise money again this year. Merry Christmas!
Read MoreRowberry Morris Wear it Pink in Aid of Breast Cancer Research
Well done to our Staines office for raising a total of £145.60 in aid of this year’s Wear It Pink campaign, supporting life-changing breast cancer research and care.
Read MoreCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Extended
On 31 October 2020 HM Treasury extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in order to provide support to businesses and employees due to the new national lockdown announced on the same day. Although the lockdown does not start until 5 November 2020 the CJRS remains open and available to businesses from 1 November 2020.…
Read MoreJob Support Expansion Scheme for Closed Business Premises
The Job Support Scheme (JSS) is being expanded by the Government to provide temporary financial support to business whose premises have been legally required to close as a direst result of restrictions set by the UK Government. As with the JSS the Job Support Expansion Scheme (JSES) will run for six months from 1 November…
Read MoreDuty to self-isolate means employers can face substantial fines
On 28 September 2020 new regulations came into force making self-isolation a legal requirement and introducing penalties for individuals and employers in England; The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1045), (“Self Isolating Regulations”). The Self-Isolating Regulations require anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19, or has been officially notified by NHS Test and…
Read MoreOur Rowberry Morris team complete the 10K Reading Legal Walk!
On Wednesday 16 September a Rowberry Morris team completed the 10k Reading legal Walk. Despite the event only attracting half of the walkers compared to last year, the twenty teams that took part raised over £10,000 for frontline free legal advice charities in Reading and the Thames Valley. This is a record breaking amount which…
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